AlignIT Manager Tech Talk (MP4) - Channel 9

As children we are enthralled by the stories that we hear. Stories teach us and fire our imaginations to what is possible in this world. And as adults, we're not much different. It's one thing to hear about a process, product or idea, but hearing the story of the trials and triumphs that accompanied the implementation of that process, product or idea is what sticks with us and gives our imagination flight as to the possibilities within our own situation. Case studies are like stories and there are a whole host of them that Microsoft has put together on a variety of technologies and solutions. There are 79 just on private cloud implementations and a number on Windows Azure have been highlighted on the Windows Azure site. However, there is nothing quite like hearing the story right from the author, or in this case, right from one of the people in the story. In July, Mary Jo Foley was on the show and talked about Microsoft's cloud offerings from an industry perspective. For our next show, we thought it would be interesting to talk to a few folks who have actually been working on cloud solutions using Microsoft technologies either internally or for their customers. Hosts Jonathan Rozenblit and Ruth Morton chat with Bruce Johnson and John White about public and private cloud implementations they've done for their companies and for their clients. They also share stories of the barriers they had to overcome and the successes they enjoyed. Resources Sign up for a Windows Azure 90-day FREE trial to see Windows Azure Virtual Machines in action Learn more about Windows Azure Virtual Machines Download evals of Private Cloud: System Center and Windows Server Podcast This episode will be available as a podcast shortly. Listen Now - COMING SOON Download as MP3 - COMING SOON Subscribe with Zune >> Subscribe with RSS Feed >> Subscribe with iTunes >> About AlignIT Manager Tech Talk The AlignIT Manager Talk is a monthly live streamed video series hosted by Ruth Morto

Apps enable a new level of customer engagement and are ushering a new wave of business for new and existing organizations. Are you thinking of app opportunities for your organization? The opportunity may or may not be obvious, but it is there. Hosts Ruth Morton and Jonathan Rozenblit explore the motivations behind enabling business through Apps. Resources Visit W00t – a site centered around building apps. The Windows Phone Dev Center will get you started building applications for Windows Phone. The Windows 8 Dev Center will get you started building applications for Windows 8. Jean-Luc DavidJean-Luc David is the CTO for Digiflare, an interactive agency that helps brands discover new opportunities to enhance and expand their businesses through interactive experiences through the web, mobile, connected TVs, and emerging digital platforms. Prior to Digiflare, Jean-Luc was the Senior Manager for the Yellow Pages Group API & Mobile team and worked at Microsoft in the Developer & Platform Evangelism group. Podcast This episode will be available as a podcast shortly. Listen Now - COMING SOONDownload as MP3 - COMING SOONSubscribe with Zune >> Subscribe with RSS Feed >> Subscribe with iTunes >> About AlignIT Manager Tech Talk The AlignIT Manager Talk is a monthly live streamed video series hosted by Ruth Morton (LinkedIn) and Jonathan Rozenblit (LinkedIn). Each Tech Talk episode airs on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 12:30pm EST. The show focuses on a range of topics for both infrastructure and development managers and is interactive, taking questions via a live chat and providing answers on air About AlignIT The AlignIT program is dedicated to keeping IT leaders informed about what really matters in business and technology. We do that through in-person events, web casts, our blog and of course, this podcast series. You can find more information about the Align IT program at www.alignit.ca. If you have comments, suggestions, and ideas

Some of the best conversations happen when you least expect them – after that important meeting has finished, before the official interview starts, in the cafeteria over lunch or coffee. Jonathan and Ruth noticed it was the same with the AlignIT broadcast. So for the last few months they decided to keep the cameras rolling after the live broadcast was finished and here is the result – some very relaxed, very passionate, very real conversations with their expert guests. Hosts Ruth Morton and Jonathan Rozenblit review some of the conversations they've had with their guests "off the air" and unplugged, so to speak. Resources Download evaluation software from the Evaluation Center Learn more about Microsoft Public Cloud solutions Learn more about the Microsoft Private Cloud platform For anything and everything development, always start with MSDN. Podcast This episode is also available as a podcast. Listen Now >> Download as MP3 >> Subscribe with Zune >> Subscribe with RSS Feed >> Subscribe with iTunes >> About AlignIT Manager Tech Talk The AlignIT Manager Talk is a monthly live streamed video series hosted by Ruth Morton (LinkedIn) and Jonathan Rozenblit (LinkedIn). Each Tech Talk episode airs on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 12:30pm EST. The show focuses on a range of topics for both infrastructure and development managers and is interactive, taking questions via a live chat and providing answers on air About AlignIT The AlignIT program is dedicated to keeping IT leaders informed about what really matters in business and technology. We do that through in-person events, web casts, our blog and of course, this podcast series. You can find more information about the Align IT program at www.alignit.ca. If you have comments, suggestions, and ideas for future topics please let us know by connecting with us via email, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Visit the AlignIT site >>Follow AlignIT on Twitter >> Join the convers

Recent surveys indicate that while cloud computing is a top priority for Canadian CIOs, assurance in cloud services remains the principle inhibitor for adoption. 2012 is proving to be the year of accelerating adoption as organizations gain a deeper appreciation of cloud services and how they can be adopted in a trusted manner. Host Jonathan Rozenblit, and guest, John Weigelt, National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada, as they explore the security and privacy considerations of Cloud Computing. Resources Read detailed information on Windows Azure's security, privacy, and compliance practices Read detailed information on Office 365's security, privacy, and compliance practices For more on this and similar topics, read John Weigelt's blog John Weigelt As the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada, John Weigelt is responsible for driving Microsoft Canada's strategic policy and technology efforts. In this role, Mr. Weigelt helps business and governments innovate with technology while avoiding the unintended consequences that might arise. He leads Canadian outreach for Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, Accessibility, Privacy, Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Government 3.0, Interoperability and other policy related activities. Podcast This episode is also available as a podcast. Listen Now >>Download as MP3 >> Subscribe with Zune >> Subscribe with RSS Feed >> Subscribe with iTunes >> About AlignIT Manager Tech Talk The AlignIT Manager Talk is a monthly live streamed video series hosted by Ruth Morton (LinkedIn) and Jonathan Rozenblit (LinkedIn). Each Tech Talk episode airs on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 12:30pm EST. The show focuses on a range of topics for both infrastructure and development managers and is interactive, taking questions via a live chat and providing answers on air About AlignIT The AlignIT program is dedicated to keeping IT leaders informed about what really m

The recent beta release of Visual Studio 11 and Team Foundation Server, as well as the discounts available for upgrades will have you contemplating whether you will make a case for an upgrade. What will you gain by upgrading and what will it mean to you, to the dev teams, to the infrastructure teams, and to the business stakeholders? What are the pros and cons of making this move and do they make it worthwhile? Make the right decision for your team. Join Ruth Morton, Jonathan Rozenblit, and guests, ObjectSharp partners Dave Lloyd and Barry Gervin for the debate. Resources To see the changes for yourself, download Visual Studio 11 Beta and give it a try. Take advantage of current prices and discounts before things change with the next release. Watch Adam Gallant's DEV380 – What's New in Visual Studio 11 Beta on TechDays Online. Dave LloydDave Lloyd is a founding partner of ObjectSharp. He has 25+ years of experience in the IT industry designing and building software solutions for a large number of clients in varying industries. Dave is a seasoned project manager with a great deal of experience implementing process into development teams, from small and large ISV's to in house development teams. Dave has also spent time during his career implementing test solutions for clients. Working with the most current automated test tools and implementing successful test environments. Dave brings to the table 20+ years of teaching experience. Because of Dave's experience in the many roles of a software development team it's only natural that he would gravitate toward Team Foundation Server and the ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) world. A lot of Dave's assignments involve helping teams with their development process and to better utilize Team Foundation Server to enhance their Software Development Lifecycle. Dave has received the Microsoft MVP award for ALM. Barry GervinBarry Gervin is a founding Partner of ObjectSharp. As a Principal Consultant and Instructor with